You could say the phrase "shop until you drop" has taken on a whole new meaning with a new service at Mall of the Emirates (MOE).

When the mall launched its "hands-free shopping" service recently, I was excited to try it out and see whether it will help me really "go with the Flo".

I'm sure this has happened to you. I know I have experienced it, particularly during sale season: One minute I'm just casually browsing through the stores, and the next thing I know, I'm weightlifting so many shopping bags even Manny Pacquiao is going to be impressed.

MOE's "hands-free shopping" service promises to help solve this issue. The mall has three designated "hands-free shopping" points where I can leave my shopping bags and continue trawling the mall hands-free.

Of course, it would be infinitely cooler if I could just call the concierge and have them pick up the shopping bags wherever I am in the mall instead of having to walk to the drop-off points, but I'm sure someone is working on making that improv happen soon.

There's a first-time registration, which takes about five minutes and then an SMS is sent to your mobile phone to schedule a delivery. I have the option to have the bags delivered within the mall for free, or at home (anytime between 8pm to 11pm for same-day delivery) for Dh15. I opted for home delivery. My shopping bag arrived at my doorstep at exactly 10:57pm.

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Web Editor Florence Pia G. Yu is a two-time Best Journalism awardee in the UAE. When she's not writing or editing, you can find her trawling Dubai's malls, trying out food haunts or checking out places off the beaten track

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